Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. Jaren Jackson is the better 9-cat player this season, by 2.61 of total value. He takes 4 of the nine categories, gaining most in Blocks and Steals, and gives ground in Assists and Rebounds.
| Category | Jaren Jackson | Julius Randle | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 18.8 | 20.2 | Julius Randle by 0.28 |
| Rebounds | 6.2 | 7.0 | Julius Randle by 0.36 |
| Assists | 2.1 | 4.9 | Julius Randle by 1.42 |
| Steals | 1.2 | 0.9 | Jaren Jackson by 0.97 |
| Blocks | 1.7 | 0.2 | Jaren Jackson by 2.67 |
| Threes made | 1.6 | 1.5 | Jaren Jackson by 0.16 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.473 | 0.474 | Even |
| Free throw percentage | 0.799 | 0.801 | Even |
| Turnovers | 2.1 | 2.8 | Jaren Jackson by 0.94 |
| Total 9-cat value | +0.85 | -1.76 | Jaren Jackson |
| Overall rank | 47 | 125 | |
| Status | Available | Available |
Full profiles: Jaren Jackson and Julius Randle. To compare any other players, or to see who actually plays tonight, use Start or Sit.
Jaren Jackson is the better 9-cat player this season, by 2.61 of total value. He takes 4 of the nine categories, gaining most in Blocks and Steals, and gives ground in Assists and Rebounds.
Per-game projections for 2026-27 converted to z-scores against the draftable pool, one per category, then totalled. A positive z means above the pool average in that category. No editorial judgement is applied.
Not necessarily. This page is 9-cat. Points leagues ignore the percentage categories and treat turnovers differently, which usually favours high-usage scorers. Switch format on the rankings page to see the other view.
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